Copper wire imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $56.5 million of copper wire in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $44.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $47.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 5.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports copper wire from
Most of the value came from France (41%), Egypt (39%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $23.2M | 41% |
| Egypt | $22.2M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.3M | 9.4% |
| China | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Iran | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $830K | 1.5% |
| Syria | $207K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $181K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $85K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | 92% |
| 7408.19 | Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less | 7.9% |
| 7408.21 | Copper: wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 0.3% |
| 7408.29 | Copper: wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys) | 0.1% |
| 7408.22 | Copper: wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.95 per kg, close to the world average of $9.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire exports from Lebanon
Exports of copper wire by Lebanon reached $401 thousand in 2024 (48 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (44%), Belgium (30%), Liberia (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $175K | 44% |
| Belgium | $119K | 30% |
| Liberia | $85K | 21% |
| Gabon | $8K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $6K | 1.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7408: Copper wire.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported copper wire worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Lebanon?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by Egypt (39%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.48 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of copper wire to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export copper wire?
Yes. Lebanon exported $401 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Belgium and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $56.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (92% of the value) and 7408.19 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
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